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Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene)

Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene), by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, ink, 1556
Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene), by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, ink, 1556

Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene) is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower left, in plate, in image: brueghel Inven. / .h. cock excud

Artist & collection

Portrait of Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.

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Who painted Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene)?

Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene) was painted by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder in 1556.

Where can I see Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene)?

Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene)?

Magdalena Poenitens (The Penitent Magdalene) is associated with Renaissance.

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